Author: Linda Navarro linda.navarro@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Major gifts, famous artists behind the Fine Arts Center’s historic permanent collection
For the next year the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College will spotlight the “Gifts That Shape Us,” a special look at the top works of art, the donors and acquisitions that helped make the museum what it is today, leading into the future. The museum’s Lane East Gallery at 30 W. Dale…
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Hiawatha Gardens was a happening place in Manitou Springs
It was an elegant turn-of-the-century “club for gentlemen,” then became one of the best places in the country for dancing, was restaurants and then a parking lot for folks catching the shuttle to the Manitou Incline. Hiawatha Gardens has quite the history at the corner of Old Man’s Trail and El Paso Boulevard in Manitou…
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PIKES PICK: Colorado ranching art in Fremont Center for the Arts
See art with a history of ranching and a Colorado heritage in a changing landscape, a solo exhibition by Florence-based artist Rudl R. Mergelman. A family history near Gunnison and Blue Mesa Reservoir. Fremont Center for the Arts in Canon City, reception at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and runs through April 3. 719-275-2790
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Today’s popular black and white Colorado license plates part of a long history
They’re everywhere and they’re called “blackout” license plates. Since 2023 the glossy black plates with bright white numbers and letters on passenger vehicles have become the most popular choice for Colorado’s specialty license plates. Frequently described as the ideal plates to easily see and read at night in any light, especially LED, shining on them.…
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Today’s popular black and white Colorado license plates part of a long history
They’re everywhere and they’re called “blackout” license plates. Since 2023 the glossy black plates with bright white numbers and letters on passenger vehicles have become the most popular choice for Colorado’s specialty license plates. Frequently described as the ideal plates to easily see and read at night in any light, especially LED, shining on them.…
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Today’s popular black and white Colorado license plates part of a long history
They’re everywhere and they’re called “blackout” license plates. Since 2023 the glossy black plates with bright white numbers and letters on passenger vehicles have become the most popular choice for Colorado’s specialty license plates. Frequently described as the ideal plates to easily see and read at night in any light, especially LED, shining on them.…
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March was the month of city founder Gen. Palmer’s death and his burial in Evergreen Cemetery
The headline atop Page 1 of the Colorado Springs Gazette on March 14, 1909, told the sad story: “General William J. Palmer, Colorado’s Foremost Citizen, is Dead.” “Springs Loses Founder and Chief Benefactor” the story continued, saying he had died a day earlier, at 1:15 p.m.,at his home, Glen Eyrie. The general, an avid horse…
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PIKES PICK: Get ready to read after the library’s spring book sale
Time for big book finds at the Spring Book Sale at East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd. Hours for nonmembers: Noon to 4 p.m. March 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 15. friendsofppld.org/big-book-sales — Linda Navarro
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Around Town: Longtime youth arts organizations in spotlight at fundraising breakfast
“Celebrate Youth in the Arts” was the invitation for supporters and parents and music filled the air in hotel hallways and ballrooms at an annual February breakfast. It was a morning for students with Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale, Colorado Springs Youth Symphony and Colorado Springs Conservatory. “The arts are critical,” supporter Sally Hybl said, Enjoying…
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PIKES PICK: A ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ day awaits
It’s the music that makes you move and Black Sheep plans a dance party to the soundtrack of “K-Pop Demon Hunters” coming up April 18, 11 a.m. Costumes expected and it’s for all ages. $21.12-$24.21 at blacksheeprocks.com — Linda Navarro